CultureJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the ‘Queen of Polka Dots’, dies at 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died aged 97. Known for vividly coloured, polka-dot-covered sculptures and installations, she continued creating while living for decades in a psychiatric hospital. Her work later made her a global cultural icon and achieved record auction prices for a female artist.
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BBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-08-27 09:40Original
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the ‘Queen of Polka Dots’, dies at 97
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